“It is a time to end hate politics. We must join hands with everybody to bring this country forward,” said General Fonseka. When media questioned about how he can work with people who had questioned the war he said, “ opposition has democratic rights to question.

I have given them answers at that time. I do not hold personal grudges with people. My goal is to work to bring the country forward and whoever’s support I will get to achieve my noble goals, I will take it with open hands.”